By Donna Mcconnell, Sara Nathan and Kimberley Dadds
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Cheryl Cole arrived in London for a day of interviews with her arm in sling following her recent car accident.
The Promise Me singer wasted no time hitting the promotional trail for new single Under The Sun, and of course took the opportunity to shed some light on the accident which left her bloodied and bruised in alongside manager and friend will.i.am.
Clearly over the shock of the fender bender, the 29-year-old joked The Black Eyed Peas star wasn't concentrating on his driving as he was too busy chatting away to her.
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Trooper: Cheryl Cole gets back to work in a sling just 48 hours after being involve din a bloody car crash alongside will.i.am
Injured: She flew straight back to London and spent this morning (Friday) attending different radio interviews across London
Bouncing back: Cheryl also revealed that the accident occurred when will.i.am was busy talking to her about his latest song
When asked by Capital Breakfast co-presenter Lisa Snowdon if will.i.am was a bad driver, Cheryl replied: 'That bad a talker, I would say. He was talking the face off us... He was talking about Nasa and Mars and his song.'
The American songwriter drove into a parked car while they were out for a takeaway at McDonald's
Cheryl was seen in London today (Friday) smiling broadly she turned up for interviews at Capital FM, and Radio 1.
She told Capital's Dave Berry that she actually only has to wear the sling for three days.
All smiles: She revealed to Capital Radio that she's been told by her doctor to wear the sling for three days
Meeting the fans: Cheryl strikes a silly pose for a picture with one of her fans, and spends time signing autographs
'You know what, I think it's actually hurting more to have it in the sling than it does when it's not in there. I was just told to wear it for three days. I'm following doctor's orders.'
Later at Radio chatting to Fearne Cotton she said she was 'absolutely fine' but a feeling 'exhausted' after returning to London from Los Angeles where the accident happened.
She also told Fearne she was looking forward to the Girls Aloud reunion to mark a decade in the music business.
The singer said all five members of the group would 'just make it work' adding: 'Sometimes when I see old pictures and stuff it feels like 10 years but in general it feels like yesterday.'
She said they had already met up to discuss the plans and described the meeting as 'really exciting and quite emotional as well.'
'Everyone is getting on well and getting on in age too,' said Cheryl.
New accessory: Cole was greeted by hordes of fans as she showed up to the Radio 1 studios earlier today
Relaxed: Despite the trauma of the crash, Cheryl has been taking to Twitter to ensure her fans she has fully back on the mend
Cheryl received treatment for the accident which happened in Los Angeles alongside manager will.i.am, who was pictured leaving hospital in a neck brace.
The pop star's PA posted one snap on her Twitter page this morning alongside the cheeky caption: 'One arm bandit but trust me her mouth still works! ?#nothingthematterwithher?.'
She is next due to film an appearance on Jonathan Ross's ITV chat show, to be aired next Saturday.
The crash occurred after Cole – who has dropped her married name for professional purposes and will be known as 'Cheryl' – and Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am left a recording studio.
It was Will.i.am, 37, a judge on BBC talent show The Voice, who was behind the wheel of the Cadillac when it drove into a parked car at around 3.30am.
Slinging eck: Cheryl Cole's PA posted a snap of star complete with her new accessory, a black sling on her arm Twitter page on Friday
Back to business: Cheryl at Capital FM with Lisa Snowdon and Dave Berry today
Pick me up: Cheryl gets a caffeine fix as she prepares to be interviewed
Cheryl was left bloodied and bruised following the early morning car crash. The singer, 29, and her manager and close friend Will.i.am managed to escape the accident with only minor injuries.
The pair were pictured with blood streaming down their noses and mouths as they sat dazed in a 100,000 Cadillac in the early hours of Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Both left hospital wearing neck braces, but friends of Miss Cole insisted it was only a 'precautionary measure' – and within hours, the singer was boarding a flight to the UK with her arm in a sling.
Cheryl, who has a series of appearances planned to plug her new single Under The Sun, was said to be 'shaken' following the incident, but a source insisted: 'It looked worse than it was.
'Of course, Cheryl was really shaken up. The hospitals will give you a neck brace as a precaution, but she's gearing up for a full day of promotion, she's fine.'
The passenger side airbag apparently failed to open and Miss Cole was thrown headfirst into the dashboard, leaving her bleeding, bruised and wiping away tears.
Witnesses said that Will.i.am's airbag inflated and hit him in the face, which caused a nose bleed.
Police were called to the scene and the stars were taken to nearby Cedars-Sinai hospital, emerging wearing neck braces.
But both Miss Cole and Will.i.am were quick to reassure fans. Will.i.am wrote on Twitter: 'Car accidents are not dope. I'm glad I'm OK.' Responding to a friend, he added: '[Cheryl] and I are fine. Just a little #wiplash (sic).'
Late-night burger: Cheryl Cole and Will.i.am - pictured here in a recent shoot - were stopping off for a McDonalds at 3.30am when the crash occurred
Miss Cole wrote: 'Don't worry me and @iamwill are fine, promise.x'
The pair have been close friends since Miss Cole appeared on Will.i.am's solo single Heartbreaker in 2008 – her first endeavour away from her group Girls Aloud.
All OK: The two were injured in a car accident after a long day/night in the studio together; seen in a Twitter picture from earlier this year
He went on to guide her as she began a solo career and has steered her through three albums. But in an interview and photo shoot with ES magazine, out Friday, the pair addressed rumours that they had been romantically involved.
Miss Cole, who is divorced from footballer Ashley Cole and in a new relationship with dancer Tre Holloway, said: 'Of course that's the natural thing people go to.
'Heaven forbid you should have any kind of relationship with someone from the opposite sex. I was still married then too. I had always thought Will was quirky and out there and just ridiculously talented, and he is all those things.
'He's amazing and we just clicked straight away.'
For his part, Will.i.am said he was drawn to Miss Cole's personality, describing her as: 'Charming, approachable, adorable, sweet, broken, fragile, strong.'
The rapper denied rumours that he is gay and insisted he is 'not lonely'.
Meanwhile, Miss Cole, who will begin her first UK solo tour on October 3, revealed that she has decided to pen an autobiography to clear up inaccuracies written about her.
She said: 'The amount I've had to read and endure and cry about and deal with has become very frustrating?.?.?.?I was always happy to keep my mouth shut, but it's like when a bully slaps someone and finally I've had enough.'
VIDEO: Cheryl takes time to greet fans despite arm in a sling!
Shes just Perfect isnt she!! So Jealous :(
- charlotte, bedfordshire, 31/8/2012 21:27
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